Buying Gold Coast

Matt Srama
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Buying Gold Coast takes you behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most exciting real estate markets. Hosted by former professional athlete turned Gold Coast real estate entrepreneur Matt Srama, this podcast uncovers the insights, strategies, and success stories that define the Gold Coast and what makes this beautiful region truly shine! Hear from top industry specific professionals, seasoned investors, property developers, bold renovators, and local Gold Coast success stories—as they share actionable tips and key lessons for you to put into action. Matt also opens up about his own personal journey to building a multimillion-dollar portfolio and leading an award-winning buyer’s agency right here on the Gold Coast. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply curious, each episode offers inspiration and an edge for smart property moves. Subscribe now to start your Gold Coast property journey today!

  1. 1d ago

    Gold Coast Property Market: What Luxury Buyers Expect Now

    👉 Looking for an off-market Gold Coast home to renovate? Talk to the Srama team → https://www.srama.com.au/contact-us The Gold Coast property market is full of new luxury builds, and the finishes shape how buyers feel the moment they walk in. This week I sat down with Matt Jamieson, founder of RenderX, whose work on PJH Constructions' Wingspan won Residential Trade Contractor of the Year at the 2026 Gold Coast Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards. Ten years ago, render was something you put over brick and painted. Now micro cement bathrooms, Venetian plaster feature walls and rendered kitchen islands are turning up in almost every high-end home on the Coast. Matt explains where it's worth spending the money if you're planning a home renovation or building a house. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why render has gone from a nice-to-have to nearly a must-have in Gold Coast luxury homes Venetian plaster vs micro cement: what's the difference? Lime-based vs resin-based micro cement, and which one belongs in a rental Bathroom renovation ideas: why most jobs tile the floor and use micro cement on the walls Kitchen upgrades: the micro cement island and splashback that lifts the whole room Limited reno budget: spend it inside or outside? What micro cement and Venetian plaster cost per square metre Home buying tips: how to tell a cheap finish from a quality one, and what to ask before you buy What goes wrong when micro cement is done badly in a bathroom Gold Coast interior design trends right now, including Dulux Hog Bristle and Beige Royal Half 82 cranes, the hinterland and Labrador: where Matty sees the Gold Coast heading Mentioned in this episode RenderX → https://www.renderx.com.au Dulux Hog Bristle → https://www.dulux.com.au/colour/hog-bristle Dulux Beige Royal Half → https://www.dulux.com.au/colour/beige-royal-half See Matt's work in person: Rick Shaw's, Malibu Racket Club and Palm Springs on the Gold Coast, and Melrose Bagels in Kingscliff 🎧 Listen next Building a luxury home on the Gold Coast? Watch my chat with builder Nathan Grimmond next → https://youtu.be/JxMLF_0PsSc Connect with Matt Jamieson RenderX website → https://www.renderx.com.au  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/render.x  Connect with us BGC Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/buying-gold-coast/id1595508122 Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Want my property portfolio spreadsheet? Leave a review for the show, then DM me "spreadsheet" on Instagram and my team will send it to you → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/ Micro cement or Venetian plaster: which would you pick for your next home? Tell me in the comments. If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist New episodes every Tuesday.

  2. 6d ago

    Granny Flats in Australia: Two Rents From One Gold Coast Block

    👉 Want a Gold Coast block that suits a granny flat? Talk to the Srama team → https://www.srama.com.au/contact-us Granny flats in Australia are changing how Gold Coast families and investors buy. This episode brings together our best granny flat conversations from the past 12 months, recorded across several episodes, because it's one of the most common questions the people we work with ask us. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ First, I go through the two groups of buyers driving this. Owner occupiers are using granny flats for intergenerational living, with parents helping their kids into the market or kids bringing their parents closer, while housing affordability stays tight. Investors can now rent a granny flat to someone outside the family. I also share a property investment strategy I've used myself: buy an investment property in the right location, add value with a cosmetic renovation, get it revalued, and use that home equity to fund a granny flat. You end up with two rental incomes on one title, plus capital growth. Then builder Tim Sayce, founder of Kai Konstruct, draws on his background in property development to explain how approvals work on the Gold Coast, how long a build takes, how to tell if your block suits a granny flat, and when it isn't worth doing. He also shares a Northern Gold Coast project where a $470k granny flat changed the bank's valuation. To finish, Justin Hughes, marketing manager at Srama, brings me a listener question about an 860 m² corner block in Pacific Pines: granny flat, duplex or cosmetic renovation? In this episode, we cover: -Why granny flats are getting more popular on the Gold Coast -How intergenerational living is helping parents and kids into the market -Renting a granny flat to someone outside your family (always check current council rules) -What granny flats rent for on the Gold Coast: around $600 to $800 a week for two bedrooms and $400 to $600 for one -Using a cosmetic renovation and revaluation to fund a granny flat build -Turning a negative cash flow property into a positive one -DA vs BA: how long it takes to get a granny flat approved on the Gold Coast -How long a granny flat takes to build on a flat or sloping site -The PABS checklist: privacy, access, build method and site services -When a granny flat can hurt your property's value, and when a renovation is the better move -How banks now value and lend on granny flats using as-complete valuations -Granny flat, duplex or cosmetic renovation: what adds the most value in Pacific Pines Connect with Tim Sayce Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/timsayce/ Kai Konstruct Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaikonstruct/ Website → https://kaikonstruct.com.au/ 🎁 Want my property portfolio spreadsheet? Leave a review for the show, then DM me "spreadsheet" on Instagram and my team will send it to you → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/ Connect with us BGC Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7ggrHZGGUoUwDQiLhBDUw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/buying-gold-coast/id1595508122 Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist New episodes every Tuesday. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is general in nature and isn't financial, legal or tax advice. Speak to a licensed professional about your own situation.

  3. Oct 19

    How One Family Built a Gold Coast Property Portfolio in a Year

    Shivani and her husband Sam built their dream home in Canberra. Then they sold it and moved to the Gold Coast. In 12 months they secured a canal front home in Broadbeach Waters and two investment properties, all while running a business and raising two young boys. This is the first episode of Everyday Gold Coaster. Matt sits down with Shivani to unpack how they did it, from making the move to setting up an SMSF and buying in two weeks. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Moving to the Gold Coast: why they left the dream home they built in Canberra The values conversation that made the decision Facing the fears of moving interstate with kids and a business Building a network before you land Selling first with a long settlement so you can buy relaxed The rent to feel method for interstate buyers Putting lazy equity to work in a buyers market Building a property portfolio with two different strategies A northern Gold Coast waterfront house bought for capital growth SMSF property: setting up a fund and buying a Miami duplex in two weeks How to invest in real estate as a couple: know your numbers first Why a formal, unconditional offer beat the competition Why beachside duplexes rent close to what houses do Dream home design tips: north facing living, renovating and building up for views Where Shivani sees Gold Coast property investment opportunity next Connect with ShivaniMadison Interiors → https://madisoninteriors.com.au/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/madison.interiors_/  Connect with usInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8VGold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

  4. Oct 14

    The Sell to Buy Trap Catching Gold Coast Owners

    A lot of Gold Coast owners are stuck right now. They need to sell to buy, but their property isn't moving. There are fewer buyers around, and the longer a listing sits, the harder it gets to sell. In this episode Matt breaks down four ways to get unstuck.  If you're in this spot, send Matt a DM. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why so many Gold Coast owners are stuck in the sell to buy window The market window: why selling and buying should happen close together Matt’s take on the Gold Coast property market from now to February How selling now and buying later can mean selling low and buying high When holding on beats selling below your price Bridging finance and other ways to buy before you sell Why the first 10 days decide how your property sells How to sell your house fast in a buyers market: price it right from day one Why weekly price drops make buyers think something’s wrong How a stale listing slides to page 2 or 3 of the real estate portals Choosing an agent who tells you the truth, not what you want to hear Property not selling? Why taking a breather can work Turning it into a property investment while you wait: renting or holiday letting over Christmas Relaunching fresh with new photos, a new campaign, a new agent or a new sale method Connect with usInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

  5. Oct 8

    Why I've Used One Property Strategy for 14 Years

    This episode originally aired on Freedom Renegades with Aaron Thompson and Emily Greenaway, founders of Fast Flip Formula and Aussie Property Flippers → https://www.youtube.com/@freedomrenegadespodcast Matt joins Az and Em on Freedom Renegades to talk identity, the athlete mindset and what footy taught him about business.  Then they get into Gold Coast supply, spotting gentrification, breaking through borrowing limits and why the best deals are won on terms, not just price. Plus the four free habits behind his morning routine. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: From NRL to buyers agent, and losing your identity when the game ends Why discipline creates success in sport, business and property What his Polish father taught him about action over words Why business is a mind game, and why rest is productive How meditation builds the awareness behind better decisions Buying his first investment property at 22, and keeping it from his dad Why time in the market beats waiting for the perfect strategy Buy, renovate, hold: one simple real estate investing strategy for 14 years Why Gold Coast property market supply can't keep up with demand How to spot gentrification on a suburb's main street Breaking through your borrowing capacity with second tier lenders The biggest lie about property investing, and how generational wealth is really built Property negotiation tips: why terms win deals, not just price What separates a great selling agent from an average one Hydrate, invigorate, illuminate, meditate: a morning routine that costs nothing Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en  TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au  BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V  Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/  Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Freedom Renegades Freedom Renegades on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@freedomrenegadespodcast  Freedom Renegades on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033LA1nO3JEUwBwJCnukO1?si=11ab2f4438b6445a  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/  If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

  6. Sep 28

    The Most Expensive Thing Buyers Are Doing Right Now

    Recently Matt was interviewed for Bothsides Podcast by Daniel Beardall. This week we’re sharing that episode for all of you. The most expensive thing buyers are doing right now is staying out of the market. Not because they aren't motivated. Most have finance approved. They're just waiting for a certainty that never comes. Matt joins buyers agent Daniel Beardall on Bothsides to break down why low urgency markets are where the best buyers move. The Buy Zone framework, the Gold Coast price bracket Matt rates right now, and the bridesmaid suburbs picking up the ripple.  🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why staying out of the market is the most expensive mistake buyers make The Buy Zone framework: positioning vs urgency Why the best time to buy property is when urgency is low The emotion of certainty, and why it stops most buyers Why a fair price for a good property beats a good price for a fair one How to spot gentrification early, and what's happening in Tweed Heads Barefoot, shoes, e-bike or car: the four price points of beach access The Gold Coast owner occupier bracket Matt rates right now Bridesmaid suburbs from Elanora to Labrador and Mermaid Waters How to find motivated sellers, and the question most buyers never ask an agent Why off market properties aren't always the best deal The property due diligence most buyers skip Negative gearing changes and buying through a company or trust Why granny flats are an S-tier asset for real estate investing Pigeon pairing: balancing capital growth with cash flow Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist Connect with Daniel: Bothsides by Daniel Beardall  Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@bothsidespodcast  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3wNWmFad9vzMqAwHfNaNzT?si=7510743792304c96  If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

  7. Sep 21

    The Hidden Northern Gold Coast Pockets Buyers Should Watch

    Some of the best pockets on the Gold Coast don't come up when you search. Not because they're secret. Because they're not suburbs. They're pockets inside suburbs, and unless you already know the name, you'll scroll straight past them. Matt sits down with Srama's northern Gold Coast specialist Olivia McCrea to go through five of the best hidden. Real streets and real price points.  Plus the search tip that changes how you look for property anywhere. 🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Why searching by suburb and postcode makes you miss the best pockets Behind the Broadwater in Biggera Waters, and where to start looking Why units there start around $750K while houses sit in the early ones How to value a pocket when there's no local evidence yet Chirn Park in Labrador, and what's happened to sub $1M duplexes there Monterey Keys in Helensvale, and why the bad press created the value The only northern pocket with waterfront homes outside a gated estate Arundel Hills, bigger blocks and the Parkwood effect Oxenford and Riversdale Road: acreage without leaving the coast Why dual living is the fastest growing request on the northern Gold Coast Two separate houses on one block, secured under $2M Brisbane connectivity, 2032 and where the northern end is heading The best pocket around $2M for an owner occupier right now Where to eat and where to take the kids on a Sunday Connect with usInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → https://www.thesramagroup.com/ Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

    The Hidden Northern Gold Coast Pockets Buyers Should Watch

  8. Sep 14

    Gold Coast Property Q&A: Where to Buy, Renovate and Invest in 2026

    Can $800k get you anything on the Gold Coast? Should buyers act while the market is moving more slowly? In this Q&A episode of Buying Gold Coast, Matt and Justin answer your property questions. Matt also shares how buyers can use a slower market to strengthen their negotiating position. He explains when commercial property may fit into an investment portfolio and why capital growth can be important when trying to scale.  🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 www.srama.com.au  In this episode, we cover: What $800,000 can buy on the Gold Coast Property investment opportunities and negotiation strategies Commercial property and rentvesting Capital growth versus cash flow Rising Gold Coast rents First-home buyer advice Granny flats, duplexes and cosmetic renovations New-build and house-and-land investment risks Creating value through renovation Finding reliable Gold Coast trades Episodes mentioned: Jason Pate episode https://youtu.be/qCQK5FS_X48  Grimmond episode https://youtu.be/JxMLF_0PsSc  Darren Palmer episode https://youtu.be/w-fxGGZ1Kmo  Connect with us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8 647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Gold Coast Buyers Agency → www.srama.com.au Join 3000+ for weekly insights → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist If you are serious about learning how to buy property on the Gold Coast, understand where the city is heading, spot lifestyle and development opportunities, and stay ahead of the Gold Coast property market, subscribe to Buying Gold Coast for weekly insights. → https://buying-gold-coast.kit.com/jointhelist

    Gold Coast Property Q&A: Where to Buy, Renovate and Invest in 2026
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Buying Gold Coast takes you behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most exciting real estate markets. Hosted by former professional athlete turned Gold Coast real estate entrepreneur Matt Srama, this podcast uncovers the insights, strategies, and success stories that define the Gold Coast and what makes this beautiful region truly shine! Hear from top industry specific professionals, seasoned investors, property developers, bold renovators, and local Gold Coast success stories—as they share actionable tips and key lessons for you to put into action. Matt also opens up about his own personal journey to building a multimillion-dollar portfolio and leading an award-winning buyer’s agency right here on the Gold Coast. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply curious, each episode offers inspiration and an edge for smart property moves. Subscribe now to start your Gold Coast property journey today!

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  • Creator
    Matt Srama
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Srama
  • Show Website
    Buying Gold Coast

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